Explanation

Introduction — 10

• Give us your introduction.
• Tell us about your academic qualifications.
• Why did you choose Civil Engineering?
• Which area of Civil Engineering interests you most?
• What was your most important academic achievement?

General Knowledge

• Who is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations?
• What is the largest planet in our solar system?
• What is the national animal of Pakistan?

Technical question 

• What is flexural strength of concrete in rigid pavement?
• Tell me about relative stiffness of concrete?
• What is modulus of subgrade reaction? How is it found?
• What is problem in doing work with flexible pavement?
• What is porosity & void ratio?
• Explain the phenomenon of liquefaction, boiling of sand & quick sand?
• Tell us Isothetical method?
• Method of measuring precipitation?
• What is cone of depression?
• Explain the term green building? Do you know any such building in India?
• Explain the curve between stress & strain for mild steel?
• Why the compressive strength of steel is more than tensile strength of steel?
• What are the basic properties of steel? Stress or strain? and Why?
• What is code of OPC for different grade?
• What is a water hammer? How is it prevented?

Explanation

HR QUESTIONS — CONTRACTOR COMPANY STYLE

• Why do you want to work with a contractor and not a consultant?
• How do you manage work pressure during a tight deadline?
• Tell me about a mistake you made on-site and how you fixed it.

Explanation

PROJECT MANAGEMENT / SITE COORDINATION

• How do you coordinate with the client, architect, and structural consultant?
• What are the daily reports you submit?
• How do you check subcontractor work quality?
• What steps do you take to ensure safety on-site?
• How do you plan manpower and material for the next day's work?

Explanation

• A column has been cast 75 mm off-center. What will you do?
• If the concrete pump breaks down during casting, how will you manage the pour?
• Steel has rust on it. Will you allow it or reject it?
• You find that slab formwork has 10 mm deflection before casting. What action will you take?
• There is no slump cone on-site during casting. What will you do?

Explanation

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS — BUILDING SITE EXECUTION

• What is the minimum curing period for concrete as per IS code?
• What is the difference between M20 and M25 grade concrete? Which IS code governs mix design?
• How do you ensure column verticality on-site during shuttering?
• What is the lap length in reinforcement for tension and compression zones?
• What are the steps you follow before starting PCC or RCC work at site?
• What is the cover required for footings, columns, beams, and slabs?
• What is the bar bending schedule? Can you prepare it?
• What is honeycombing in concrete? How do you prevent it?
• What is the purpose of stirrups in beams and columns?
• What is the difference between one-way slab and two-way slab? How do you identify them?

Explanation

PERSONAL INTRO QUESTIONS

• Introduce yourself: My name is ___, I have DAE Civil, preparing for govt job.
• Kia job karte ho: Sir currently I am preparing for exams.
• Kitne behn bhai: We are ___ siblings.
• Walid sahab: My father works in ___.
• Field me job q nahi kar: Sir I prefer the govt sector and preparing full-time.

GK QUESTIONS

• Speaker National Assembly
• Speaker Punjab Assembly:
• Chairman Senate: 
• Delhi Sultanate dynasties: 

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS

• Workability check: Slump test se.
• Slump: Concrete ki flow/consistency.
• Slump test: Cone wet, 3 layers, 25 blows, cone lift, settlement measure.
• Shear force: Sliding force.
• Shear force maximum: Supports ke paas.
• Concrete me pani q: Cement hydration ke liye.
• Tel q nahi: Oil hydration rok deta hai.
• Concrete strong: Compression me.
• 10×10 ft wall bricks: 1350 bricks.
• 100 CFT bricks: 1350 bricks.
• 1/5 ka aadha: 1/10.
• 10 ft height, 6 inch riser: 20 steps.
• Road components: Subgrade, sub-base, base, binder, wearing course.
• Topping: Upper surface layer.
• Steel overlap: Tension 50d, Compression 40d.
• 60-grade steel strength: 60000 psi.
• Compression bars: Top of beams, columns.
• Tension bars: Bottom of beam, footing.

Explanation

Some Common Questions asked in every interview  are as follows:

 Introduce Yourself and tell me about your achievements (if any).

Why do you think this job is best for you, or why are you the best person for this job ?

Which company are you working for, and why do you want to leave it ?

Some People would also ask you about your strengths and weaknesses.

What is your current Salary?

Some people would also inquire about your hobbies

Kitne behn bhai

Walid sahab: My father works in ___.

Field mein job q nahi kar

Explanation

• Plastic formwork: Highly flexible and smooth, making it the best choice for casting complex, intricate ornamental designs.

Additional information:

• Steel formwork: Rigid, heavy, and best for large, flat, repetitive concrete structures.
• Timber formwork: Used for basic, traditional shapes but difficult to carve into fine decorative details.
• Plywood formwork: Creates smooth, flat surfaces but cannot easily form intricate 3D architectural patterns.

Explanation

• The ARC command is used to draw an arc in AutoCAD.
• It is available under the Draw menu.
• Arc can be created using different methods and parameters.
• It is commonly used in 2D drafting.

Explanation

• EXTRUDE converts a 2D closed object into a 3D solid or surface.
• It extends the object along the Z-axis.
• It is commonly used to create 3D models from 2D profiles.
• For example, a 2D circle can be extruded to create a 3D cylinder.